Dental Assistant I - School of Dentistry
UTHealth Houston, Houston, TX, United States
Overview
What we do here changes the world.
UTHealth Houston is Texas’ resource for healthcare education, innovation, scientific discovery, and excellence in patient care. That’s where you come in. UTHealth Houston's School of Dentistry is hiring for a
Dental Assistant I
to join their team of professionals. The DA I will be responsible for assisting residents/students with dental treatment, taking X-rays and CBCTs, setting up surgeries, infection control, cleaning and fully stocking operatories, and more. RDA from the State Board of Dental Examiners is required. CPR/BLS certification from the American Heart Association (AHA) is highly preferred.
Location:
7500 Cambridge, Houston, Texas 77054
Residency Requirement:
Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas.
Position Summary
Perform routine tasks assisting the professional dental staff and students in the examination and prophylactic, therapeutic and surgical treatment of patients. Works under direct supervision.
Position Key Accountabilities
Assists in the teaching of dental students, dental assisting students, and dental hygiene students in the principles of four-handed dentistry and dental assistant utilization (DAU).
Provides chair side assistance to students and faculty.
Maintains sterile, and prepares equipment, instruments, and supplies within working area.
Maintains infection control standards.
Maintains records of patients seen, procedures performed, materials used, and appointments.
Must be able to respond to emergency situations.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Certification/Skills
Basic office or computer skills.
Dental Assistant by Texas State Board of Dental Examiners (TSBDE) required.
Minimum Education
High School Diploma or equivalent required. Completion of a recognized dental assistant educational program preferred.
Minimum Experience
None
Physical Requirements
Exerts up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds frequently and/or up to 10 pounds constantly to move objects.
Security Sensitive
This position is a security-sensitive position pursuant to Texas Education Code 51.215 and Texas Government Code 411.094. To the extent that a position requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Texas Business and Commerce Code, 117.001(2), the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure is a minimum qualification to be hired for and to continue to be employed in that position. Personnel in such positions, and similarly situated state contractors, will be routinely reviewed to determine whether things such as criminal history or continuous connections to the government or political apparatus of a foreign adversary might prevent the applicant, employee, or contractor from being able to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure. A foreign adversary is a nation listed in 15 C.F.R. 791.4. Veteran Information is provided for informational purposes.
Military occupations that relate to the initial selection criteria and registration or licensure requirements for this position may include but are not limited to: 003007, 001155, 002669, L35A, 4Y071H, 4Y071, 4Y0X1, 890, 001260, 18D, 4N0X1, 4A0X1, 68E. For a complete list please visit http://www.uthealth-veterans.jobs/.
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What we do here changes the world.
UTHealth Houston is Texas’ resource for healthcare education, innovation, scientific discovery, and excellence in patient care. That’s where you come in. UTHealth Houston's School of Dentistry is hiring for a
Dental Assistant I
to join their team of professionals. The DA I will be responsible for assisting residents/students with dental treatment, taking X-rays and CBCTs, setting up surgeries, infection control, cleaning and fully stocking operatories, and more. RDA from the State Board of Dental Examiners is required. CPR/BLS certification from the American Heart Association (AHA) is highly preferred.
Location:
7500 Cambridge, Houston, Texas 77054
Residency Requirement:
Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas.
Position Summary
Perform routine tasks assisting the professional dental staff and students in the examination and prophylactic, therapeutic and surgical treatment of patients. Works under direct supervision.
Position Key Accountabilities
Assists in the teaching of dental students, dental assisting students, and dental hygiene students in the principles of four-handed dentistry and dental assistant utilization (DAU).
Provides chair side assistance to students and faculty.
Maintains sterile, and prepares equipment, instruments, and supplies within working area.
Maintains infection control standards.
Maintains records of patients seen, procedures performed, materials used, and appointments.
Must be able to respond to emergency situations.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Certification/Skills
Basic office or computer skills.
Dental Assistant by Texas State Board of Dental Examiners (TSBDE) required.
Minimum Education
High School Diploma or equivalent required. Completion of a recognized dental assistant educational program preferred.
Minimum Experience
None
Physical Requirements
Exerts up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds frequently and/or up to 10 pounds constantly to move objects.
Security Sensitive
This position is a security-sensitive position pursuant to Texas Education Code 51.215 and Texas Government Code 411.094. To the extent that a position requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Texas Business and Commerce Code, 117.001(2), the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure is a minimum qualification to be hired for and to continue to be employed in that position. Personnel in such positions, and similarly situated state contractors, will be routinely reviewed to determine whether things such as criminal history or continuous connections to the government or political apparatus of a foreign adversary might prevent the applicant, employee, or contractor from being able to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure. A foreign adversary is a nation listed in 15 C.F.R. 791.4. Veteran Information is provided for informational purposes.
Military occupations that relate to the initial selection criteria and registration or licensure requirements for this position may include but are not limited to: 003007, 001155, 002669, L35A, 4Y071H, 4Y071, 4Y0X1, 890, 001260, 18D, 4N0X1, 4A0X1, 68E. For a complete list please visit http://www.uthealth-veterans.jobs/.
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